The house that Cheese built

"Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game." 4/3/18 Calling all gamers: It's your last chance to dive into the unexpected tales behind your favorite video games with Great Big Story's Emmy® nominated series, 8 Bit Legacy: The Curious History of Video Games. Welcome to the last day of 8 Days of 8 Bit: Today, we meet the man behind Chuck E. Cheese's (and more than a few of your favorite games).  The Mad Genius Behind Chuck E. Cheese's The entire history of video games can all be traced back to a creative genius by the name of Nolan Bushnell. In 1972, Nolan co-founded Atari, a multi-billion dollar company that changed the face of gaming forever. However, in the 1970s, families were still hesitant to introduce their children to the world of video games. Nolan knew that gaming needed a friendly face to change their hearts and minds, and thus was born Chuck E. Cheese. In Case You Missed It ... How Mario Got His Mustache (and His Name!) Gamer or not, you know Mario. Nintendo's high-pitched, turtle-squashing Italian plumber has become a beloved stalwart of pop culture. But how did this video game icon come to be? Meet the man behind the mustache, Shigeru Miyamoto. The True Story Behind Gaming's Most Bizarre Urban Legend In the 1950s, the CIA began experimenting with alternative ways to weaken the enemy. The project was called MKUltra and consisted of tests on unaware subjects with the goal of finding the perfect interrogation methods. In 1976, the secret had been leaked to the public and began to spur countless conspiracy theories. In the madness, one of the most bizarre gaming urban legends began to brew, and it all started when a video game cabinet appeared in an arcade in the quiet town of Portland. The Gunslingin' Greatness of 'Mad Dog McCree' "Mad Dog McCree" was an interactive, Western-themed arcade game, and one of the first to bring a live-action element into the gaming world. The result? A game so bad, it was good. Twenty-five years later, we head back to the ranch where it all started. The Search for the First Street Fighter King In the 1990s, Street Fighter II ruled the world, and no one did it better than teenager Tomo Ohira. But after solidifying himself as a gaming legend, Tomo disappeared ...   Copyright © 2018 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list